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Trump’s Enablers on the Supreme Court
Trump’s Enablers on the Supreme Court
Richard K. Sherwin thinks the majority's support for broad immunity for former presidents rests on a dangerous premise. -
Finishing the Job of Global Tax Cooperation
Finishing the Job of Global Tax Cooperation
José Antonio Ocampo offers a blueprint for ongoing negotiations toward a new convention to tax multinationals and the wealthy. -
The Macron Moment
The Macron Moment
Mark Leonard thinks the French president has the capability to provide the strategic leadership that Europe needs. -
America’s Frustrating Search for a Soft Economic Landing
America’s Frustrating Search for a Soft Economic Landing
Michael R. Strain warns that beating inflation in the United States will likely require an increase in the unemployment rate. -
Alison LaCroix on the US Supreme Court, immigration policy, federalism, and more
Alison LaCroix on the US Supreme Court, immigration policy, federalism, and more
Alison L. LaCroix explains why “originalist” methods of constitutional interpretation are deeply ahistorical, describes the zero-sum relationship between state and federal power in modern America, identifies possible historical analogues for the upcoming US presidential election, and more. -
The End of Magical Debt Thinking
The End of Magical Debt Thinking
Kenneth Rogoff welcomes economists’ recent reassessment of the costs and benefits of public borrowing. -
Is Climate Action China’s Trump Card?
Is Climate Action China’s Trump Card?
Li Shuo & Lauri Myllyvirta explain why the country’s emissions-reduction plan for 2035 could accelerate the fight against global warming. -
The Election-Devaluation Cycle
The Election-Devaluation Cycle
Jeffrey Frankel revisits the idea that emerging and developing economies are likely to prop up their currencies before a vote. -
The Perils of Retirement in America
The Perils of Retirement in America
Teresa Ghilarducci proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age. -
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The Macron Moment
The Macron Moment
Apr 30, 2024 Mark Leonard thinks the French president has the capability to provide the strategic leadership that Europe needs.
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Is Climate Action China’s Trump Card?
Is Climate Action China’s Trump Card?
Apr 30, 2024 Li Shuo & Lauri Myllyvirta explain why the country’s emissions-reduction plan for 2035 could accelerate the fight against global warming.
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Alison LaCroix on the US Supreme Court, immigration policy, federalism, and more
Alison LaCroix on the US Supreme Court, immigration policy, federalism, and more
Apr 30, 2024 Alison L. LaCroix explains why “originalist” methods of constitutional interpretation are deeply ahistorical, describes the zero-sum relationship between state and federal power in modern America, identifies possible historical analogues for the upcoming US presidential election, and more.
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America’s Frustrating Search for a Soft Economic Landing
America’s Frustrating Search for a Soft Economic Landing
Apr 30, 2024 Michael R. Strain warns that beating inflation in the United States will likely require an increase in the unemployment rate.
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Finishing the Job of Global Tax Cooperation
Finishing the Job of Global Tax Cooperation
Apr 29, 2024 José Antonio Ocampo offers a blueprint for ongoing negotiations toward a new convention to tax multinationals and the wealthy.
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Alison LaCroix on the US Supreme Court, immigration policy, federalism, and more
Alison LaCroix on the US Supreme Court, immigration policy, federalism, and more
Alison L. LaCroix explains why “originalist” methods of constitutional interpretation are deeply ahistorical, describes the zero-sum relationship between state and federal power in modern America, identifies possible historical analogues for the upcoming US presidential election, and more. -
The Perils of Retirement in America
The Perils of Retirement in America
Teresa Ghilarducci proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age. -
China’s Rebalancing Imperative
China’s Rebalancing Imperative
Stephen S. Roach explains why the Chinese authorities should switch to a consumption- and productivity-led growth model. -
Minxin Pei on China’s economy, surveillance state, repression of dissent, and more
Minxin Pei on China’s economy, surveillance state, repression of dissent, and more
Minxin Pei doubts China’s government is willing to do what is needed to restore growth, describes the low-tech approaches taken by the country’s vast security apparatus, considers the Chinese social-credit system’s repressive potential, and more. -
Governments Must Shape AI’s Future
Governments Must Shape AI’s Future
Mariana Mazzucato & Fausto Gernone urge policymakers to see themselves as proactive participants in technological innovation and market-making. -
Is Techno-Monopoly Inevitable?
Is Techno-Monopoly Inevitable?
William H. Janeway assesses a new theory of “technological market power” and its effects on the modern economy.
Profit and Peril
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Is Climate Action China’s Trump Card?
Is Climate Action China’s Trump Card?
Li Shuo & Lauri Myllyvirta explain why the country’s emissions-reduction plan for 2035 could accelerate the fight against global warming. -
AI Holds the Key to Resilient Cities
AI Holds the Key to Resilient Cities
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What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
Mohamed Nasheed & Rakesh Mohan explain how the managing director can fully position the institution to help the most vulnerable countries.